Series history — Mankato won the only prior meeting between the two schools. The Mavericks defeated the Beavers 83-82 last season.

Notes: The Beavers are a perfect 10-0 when getting to the free-throw line a minimum of 13 times per game. They are 4-13 when allowing opponents 13 or more trips to the charity stripe. ... The Mavericks offense ranks seventh in all of Division II at 83.2 points per game. ... Mankato can shoot and defend the 3-point line as well as any team in the conference. The Mavericks hit 36 percent from distance and limit opponents to 27 percent. ... Minot State recorded 40 points in the paint in its win against Bemidji State. It was the Beavers' second-most points in the paint against a conference opponent this season (54 points against Minnesota Duluth on Jan. 17).

Series history — Minnesota State-Mankato leads the all-time series 1-0.

Notes: Marei, Monaghan and Wooten each rank in the top 20 in the conference for scoring. ... Marei and Monaghan garnered all-NSIC second-team honors last year. ... The Mavericks lead the conference in scoring at 85.3 ppg and have the second-ranked scoring defense, allowing 65.8 ppg. ... Mankato is first in scoring margin in conference play at plus-12.6. The Beavers are 10th in that category at minus-5.1. ... The Mavericks are also first in rebounding margin in NSIC games at plus-6.6.